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Monday, 26 May 2014

Masala Idli | Poha Idli | Chatpati Idli recipe

How to make Masala Idli | Poha idly | Chatpati Idli for Breakfast
This is delicious yummy recipe of a famous south indian dish "Idli". This is an "idli" with a twist. This can be served for breakfast or mid-day snack. Idlis are light and steamed. Idlis can be served with Sambar or chutney. If you want to have it without them then u can try this twist recipe.

Masala Idli

Lets start with a recipe : Ingredients for Idli : 16 Idlis

Plain pieces of Idlis

1 1/2 cup Rice

1 cup urad Dal

water

salt as per taste

oil

Ingredients for Masala : 8 Idlis

1 Teaspoon olive/refine oil

1 Teaspoon Mustard seeds (Sarso)

8 curry leaves (Kadi Patta)

2 green chillies (optional)

3 sliced onions

3 cloves of garlic (optional)

Salt according to taste

1 tablespoon chaat masala

1/2 tablespoon garam masala

1/4 tablespoon red chilli powder (optional)

1/4 tablespoon pepper (kali mirch)

1 Lemon

1 pinch asafoetida (Heeng)

1/4 tablespoon turmeric powder (Haldi)

Coriander leaves for garnishing

Preparation for Idli :

Wash rice and urad dal and soak them in water overnight (if you have to make it on the same day, soak it for 6 hours atleast)

Grind it into a smooth batter with enough water

Add salt and mix it well

Keep it aside for another 3 to 4 hours for fermentation

Take idli plate, grease it with oil and add batter in the plate

Heat 1/2 cup of water in the pan where idli plate can fit in and steam it for 10 minutes on low flame ( You can even place it in microwave oven if u have a microwave safe idli plate)

For checking out if its done, place a knife in one of the idli, if its not sticky, its done

Take out the plate and carefully take out the idlis

You can serve it with coconut chutney or sambar or you can make our special breakfast masala Idly